$1,471
1 bed1 bath816 sqftCondo
9 Hermann Museum Cir Dr 294, Houston, TX, 77004
Rentals in Houston, TX Under $1,500/mo
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$1,257
2 beds2 baths1,090 sqftCondo
4528 Sylvanfield Dr Suite 101 279, Houston, TX, 77014
$1,227
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
4528 Sylvanfield Dr Suite 101 278, Houston, TX, 77014
$1,463
1 bed1 bath746 sqftCondo
706 W Cavalcade St 275, Houston, TX, 77009
$1,500
1 bed1 bath627 sqftCondo
2135 Yale St 256, Houston, TX, 77008
$1,450
1 bed1 bath643 sqftCondo
707 T C Jester Blvd 253, Houston, TX, 77008
$1,142
1 bed1 bath608 sqftCondo
165 Birdsall St 251, Houston, TX, 77007
$1,389
1 bed1 bath662 sqftCondo
2733 W 18th St #439 248, Houston, TX, 77008
$1,350
1 bed1 bath664 sqftCondo
5359 Memorial Dr 245, Houston, TX, 77007
$1,500
1 bed1 bath753 sqftCondo
2720 Minimax Dr 243, Houston, TX, 77008
$1,400
1 bed1 bath714 sqftCondo
2211 W 11th St 241, Houston, TX, 77008
$1,400
1 bed1 bath638 sqftCondo
6406 Washington Ave 239, Houston, TX, 77007
$1,375
1 bed1 bath700 sqftCondo
530 Heights Blvd 237, Houston, TX, 77007
$1,449
1 bed1 bath740 sqftCondo
2430 Spring St 230, Houston, TX, 77007
$1,465
1 bed1 bath1,094 sqftCondo
1095 Brittmoore Rd 191222, Bear Creek & Copperfield, TX, 77043
$1,275
1 bed1 bath575 sqftCondo
5710 Memorial Dr b 195269, Montrose & Museum District, TX, 77007
$1,456
1 bed1 bath749 sqftCondo
1701 W Alabama St 194160, Montrose & Museum District, TX, 77006
$1,225
1 bed1 bath670 sqftCondo
3255 Las Palmas St 193545, Greenway/Upper Kirby, TX, 77027
$1,424
2 beds2 baths1,149 sqftCondo
1717 Katy Gap Rd 192134, Katy & Far West, TX, 77494
$1,074
1 bed1 bath814 sqftCondo
1717 Katy Gap Rd 192195, Katy & Far West, TX, 77494
$1,300
2 beds2 baths1,003 sqftCondo
24600 Gosling Rd 190219, Woodlands, TX, 77389
$940
1 bed1 bath679 sqftCondo
24600 Gosling Rd 190345, Woodlands, TX, 77389
$1,365
2 beds2 baths1,188 sqftCondo
19607 Tomball Pkwy 188358, Cypress/Steeplechase, TX, 77070
$934
1 bed1 bath574 sqftCondo
19607 Tomball Pkwy 188348, Cypress/Steeplechase, TX, 77070
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Houston, TX
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Houston inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Houston.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Houston, TX
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Houston, TX
Rentler currently shows 5,021 rentals in Houston priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Houston, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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